Categories cover six areas of liver
disease
NEW
YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners from
the American Liver Foundation's 2024 Liver Health Poster
Competition were announced today. This competition showcases
posters and a brief video created by early career healthcare
professionals from across the country on six areas of liver
educational focus: disparities in liver disease, fatty liver
disease (newly renamed to steatotic liver disease), liver cancer,
liver transplantation, pediatric liver disease, and rare liver
disease. Competitors are tasked with translating complicated
medical information into a poster that can be easily understood by
patients or the public.
Winners from the American Liver
Foundation's 2024 Liver Health Poster Competition were announced
today.
"Educating the public about liver disease and helping those
already affected better understand new research and treatment
information is an essential part of what we do here at American
Liver Foundation," said Lorraine
Stiehl, Chief Executive Officer. "Our Liver Health Poster
Competition provides a unique opportunity for early career
professionals to showcase their creative talents and abilities to
translate complex information in fun, accessible and compelling
ways. We congratulate all of the winners and are so grateful to
everyone who participated."
The 2024 Liver Health Poster Competition category winners
are:
- Eduardo A. Canto, Creighton University School of Medicine, for his
presentation on disparities in liver disease. Mr. Canto was
mentored by Rajani Rangray, MD, Creighton
University School of Medicine.
- Christina Tsai, MD, Montefiore
Medical Center, for her presentation on liver transplantation. Dr.
Tsai was mentored by Clara Tow, MD,
Montefiore Medical Center.
- Tess Coker, MD, Washington University/St. Louis Children's
Hospital, for her presentation on pediatric liver disease. Dr.
Coker was mentored by Sarah Henkel,
MD, Washington University in
St. Louis.
- Lauren Walters, MD, Creighton
University School of Medicine, for her presentation on rare
liver disease. Dr. Walters was mentored by Haitam Buaisha, MBBCH,
Creighton University Medical
Center-Bergan Mercy.
- Ramya Radhakrishnan, MD, Boston
University Medical Center, for her presentation on fatty
liver disease. Dr. Radhakrishnan was mentored by Uri Avissar, MD, Boston
University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Terry Li, MD, NYU Langone
Health, for her presentation on liver cancer. Dr. Li was mentored
by Feng Su, MD, NYU Langone
Health.
In addition to the category winners, the People's Choice Award
is determined through voting by the public. This year's winner was
Fei-Pi Lin, MD from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for her
poster on liver transplantation, Acute Alcohol-Associated
Hepatitis. Dr. Lin was mentored by Shahid
Malik, MD, University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
"The annual ALF Liver Health Poster Competition is such a
wonderful opportunity to engage our next generation of
hepatologists, and connect providers, families, and communities
towards the goal of learning about liver diseases," said
Jaime Chu, MD, Professor of
Pediatric Liver Research, Medical Director, Pediatric Liver
Transplantation Director, Pediatric Physician-Scientist Residency
Program at Mount Sinai. Dr. Chu
has been involved with the Liver Health Poster Competition since
2021. "I was so impressed by the participants this year and enjoyed
all of the posters and video presentations!"
"American Liver Foundation's 2024 Liver Health Poster
Competition was an incredible event that provided a unique
opportunity for knowledge dissemination, visibility, skill
development, and networking," said James
Squires, MD, MS, Associate Professor in Pediatrics and the
Associate Director of Hepatology and the Program Director for the
Advanced/Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "As a
mentor, I was able to share my knowledge and experience with the
next generation of hepatologists, enabling their growth and
education along with leadership, communication, and presentation
skill development. In turn, I was able to gain fresh perspective,
learn from my mentees, and continue my professional
development."
To learn more about the 2024 Liver Health Poster Competition or
view all the submissions,
visit: alfevents.org/poster-competition. If you are a medical
professional looking to become involved with American Liver
Foundation, please visit
liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals.
About the American Liver Foundation
American Liver
Foundation (ALF) is a national community of patients, caregivers,
and medical professionals dedicated to helping people improve their
liver health. Providing guidance and life-saving resources, we are
a beacon for the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease.
We advocate for patients and families, fund medical research and
educate the public about liver wellness and disease prevention. We
bring people together through our educational programs and events
and create a network of support that lasts a lifetime. ALF is the
largest organization focused on all liver diseases and the trusted
voice for patients and families living with liver disease. For more
information visit www.liverfoundation.org or call: 1 800 GO LIVER
(800-465-4837).
Contact: Julie
Kimbrough
JKimbrough@liverfoundation.org
Direct dial: 646-737-9409
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